Is this bad for me to shave at 14 years of age?

I am 14 years old and i have already started to shave. Is this bad for me? Will my hair just grow bigger? Will i have to shave everyday now like my dad said? What is the best method i should use to shave? Should i use a razor or a Machine to shave? What is the difference between both of them?

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Best Answer: Bobby... Needless to say shaving will not make your hair grow faster, or thicker. It will make your hair coarser though. Shaving is not bad for you, but it is a pain if you like a clean shaven face, and don't mind taking the time to shave.Shaving everyday will be your call. Some men do some don't. An electric shaver has advantages, as it will usually give the person a close shave with out the irritation caused by the razor. But that is noy always true in all cases remember. A pre shave lotion will help, when using an electric or battery shaver, in reducing any irritation, followed by the application of bump patrol which can be purchased at Wal Mart pretty cheap, to help also with any razor burn, or irritation after shaving. It may also be used if you shave other parts of the body as most do today, or manscape so as its called. If you use a razor make sure it is a new one each time, apply a hot wash cloth to your beard to soften the hair follicle first before you shave, use plenty of shaving cream, and rub it in good to help soften the hair, and lubricate the skin surface, shave in the direction of the hair growth as much as possible, rinse your razor often in hot water, and use short strokes, making sure you keep your fingers and thumb on the other hand clean and dry as possible so you can stretch the skin tightly between your thumb and forefinger when you shave. Really stretch the skin to keep from knicking, and use as light of a stroke as possible to stop razor burn, and causing the skin to be sore. rinse well after shaving, and again apply Bump Patrol. It will be a good friend. It comes in different strenghts for different skin types. I prefer to just let my beard grow. Hope this answers your questions,and helps you young man. I use to do barbering and beautician work for a living. Good Luck ! Steve

Shaving does NOT make the hair grow back thicker or cause more hair to grow

"Shaving hair really is a form of cutting hair. Like cutting with scissors, shaving has no effect on hair growth. The myth was exploded by Dr. Mildred Trotter at the Washington University School of Medicine. Under Dr. Trotter¹s observation, three girls shaved their legs from knee to ankle, twice a week for a period of eight months. At the end of this time, microscopic examination revealed that there was absolutely no increase in the diameter or color of the hairs before or after the shaving period." See the link below for more information

You will not need to increase your shaving any more other than your hair will increase just because you're getting older and more hair follicles are beginning to grow. The new hair would be there whether or not you have been shaving.

An electric razor is a lot faster and easier, but a razor give you a lot closer shave.

Let's face it (no pun intended) your going to have to shave sometime, it's part of being a man. But this is not a bad thing, just a natural part of growing up.
No matter how much your shave or when you shave, makes no difference and your hair will grown as nature intended. You don't have to shave every day if you don't want to. Women often like men with a "five O clock shadow" evidenced by current standards.
It's presently considered Sexy.
Still best is the old fashion way, of wetting the hair
with warm water, followed by shave cream. Electric razors tend to irritate the skin. Both remove a thin layer of skin when shaving, but electric razors are rougher on the tender skin.

It is not bad for you to shave. Having to shave every day is a result of growing up, no shaving. The best method is the one that works for you. A electric razor is quicker and less hassle, and is good for when you first start shaving because your skin is still tender. Electrics work well for adults who do not have a heavy beard. This with heavy beards tend to favor razors, as the shave is somewhat closer.
Hope this helps!

I started shaving once a week or so at 13, and daily by 14 and a half. Genetic thing. My family's Swedish. I personally use a razor - I've tried the electric ones and they give me MONSTER razorburn, which is horrible, but I have extremely sensitive skin.

i began shaving while i used to be 14 and im sixteen now and that i simplest ought to shave approximately as soon as per week. I dont have the shadow a few persons have. The haor will wil come again black, not anything is improper with shaving at 14.

I started shavin when i waz 10.Itz not bad.Ya ur hair will grow bigger if u let it sit.Not everyday at ur age mayby 2 or 3 times a week.Razor is way better.A razor cuts off more hair and the machine one juz cuts less hair off.

it's not bad that you're shaving now. your hair will from now on be thicker and more full and maybe even darker. If you want a nice shave with a razor, you have to shave WITH the natural direction of the hair. this will reduce irritation and red bumps.